Our Patient Experience Says It All

The staff is always wonderful, very supportive and attentive. I bring my kids here anytime they are sick and all of the doctors I have seen have been amazing.

Veronica M. ★★★★★

The staff at The Emergency Center has always been so wonderful to my husband and I when we have needed to come in! The facility is always very clean.

Jasmine R. ★★★★★

This establishment is absolutely amazing. I went in this morning for severe abdominal pain and was taken back almost immediately.

Lexi B. ★★★★★

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The Emergency Center Location Near You

Your emergency can’t afford to wait. When every second counts, don’t find yourself stuck in a waiting room. At The Emergency Center, you’ll receive immediate care from our team of board certified emergency medicine physicians and ER- and ICU-trained nurses.

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No Tricks, Just Treats For Children’s Emergencies!

Spooky season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner! While ghosts and goblins bring plenty of fun, a trip to the emergency room doesn’t have to be scary. At The Emergency Center, we go the extra mile to ensure your little monsters feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

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Our ER Services

The Emergency Center is a licensed, fully equipped freestanding emergency center ready to care for your emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no wait. Our patients receive quality time with an ER physician during their visit. Our emergency services include:

  • 24 hour emergency room
  • High-resolution CT Scans
  • 23-Hour Observation services
  • Digital X-ray imaging
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Onsite lab
  • Take-home medpack
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Welcome to The Emergency Center Your Preferred 24 Hour, No Wait Emergency Room

When you have an emergency, where will you go? When seconds count, don’t get stuck sitting in a waiting room. Be seen immediately 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

The Emergency Center is a fully equipped freestanding emergency room, always staffed with board certified emergency medicine physicians, ICU- and ER-trained nurses, experienced Radiology Technologists, and Patient Service Coordinators. We offer the same comprehensive emergency care and treatment as a hospital ER, without the wait, including:

All combined with compassionate care provides an unparalleled patient experience. Not all ERs are the same, discover The Emergency Center difference.

Why Choose The Emergency Center?

Open 24/7

No Wait Time

On Site Imaging & Lab Services

Board Certified ER Physicians

Take Home Medpacks

What Our Patients Are Saying About Us

My visit to the emergency center of San Antonio was amazing. I was seen right away for sciatica pain. Dr. Styskal was amazing. I was treated right away and sent home with my medication. I wish more facilities would practice this without you having to make an additional stop at a pharmacy for medication. I know five stars is the highest I can give but they deserve 100+ stars.

Lizette M. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about going to the Emergency room, because for me ER's have a bad reputation. My experience here was one of the best experience I've ever had. Keith at the front desk was very nice and went above and beyond for me. I forget my insurance card and wanted to know how much my co pay would be. He looked me up with no issue, brought my a wheelchair to ease my pain, as well as started

Mecia T. ★★★★★

My first time coming here, was greeted immediately by Keith and Debbie and helped. When in the back, Nichole wasted no time getting my vitals, checking on how I was feeling, and was super friendly and comforting while doing so. Dr. Erdner was very nice, and informative. Johnny got my CT scan quickly and made the process easy, and fast. All together the staff made my visit a great experience.

Nicole D. ★★★★★

FAQs About The Emergency Center

What is The Emergency Center?

The Emergency Center (TEC) is a fully equipped freestanding emergency facility. We are similar to, and in many ways, better than a hospital based emergency room. Our facility is staffed 24/7 with board-certified ER physicians, ER- and ICU- trained registered nurses, and Radiology Technologists. Just like hospital-based ER’s, TEC has an on-site lab and a full radiology suite equipped with 64- Slice CT, digital X-ray, and ultrasound.

What's The Difference Between The Emergency Center And An Urgent Care Center?

Unlike urgent care centers, freestanding emergency centers are open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week, have ER physicians on-site at all times, provide round-the-clock lab and imaging services, keep medications in stock, and are able to provide life-saving care immediately. Urgent care centers almost never have CT scanners, ultrasound, and full lab capability within their facility, but freestanding ERs are required to have these available at all times. As state-licensed facilities, freestanding emergency rooms must also train their staff at a level not required of urgent care centers.

What's The Difference Between The Emergency Center And A Traditional Hospital-Based ER?

The Emergency Center provides the same emergency treatment patients receive in traditional hospital-based emergency rooms. While the national average wait time to be treated in most hospital-based emergency rooms is 2-4 hours, patients at The Emergency Center will be seen immediately by a licensed physician or ER-trained registered nurse who will assess needs and begin care right away.

What Kind Of Emergencies Do You Treat?

Our board-certified emergency medicine physicians are experienced and qualified to treat a wide range of illnesses and ailments, including: abdominal pain, bone breaks and sprains, shortness of breath, head injuries, cuts and lacerations, burns, chest pain, allergic reactions, and more. Learn more about the emergencies we can treat.

What Is A Freestanding ER?

Freestanding emergency centers are, in many ways, just like hospital-based emergency rooms. There’s only one difference: they’re not connected to a hospital. Freestanding ERs offer many of the same services and have the same equipment as hospital-based ERs, without the long wait times.

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